Thomas Weißer

Prof. Dr. Thomas Weißer is Professor of Theological Ethics at the Otto-Friedrich University of Bamberg since 2012. With a distinguished academic career spanning several decades, he has made significant contributions to the fields of theological ethics, moral philosophy, and religious studies. His work bridges academic scholarship with public engagement, addressing contemporary ethical challenges through a theological lens.

Dr. Weißer's educational background includes studies in Catholic Theology and German Studies at the Universities of Bonn and Tübingen, where he earned his doctorate summa cum laude in 1999 with a dissertation on lifestyle as an ethical concept. He completed his habilitation in Theological Ethics in 2003. Before his current position, he served as a Research Assistant at the University of Tübingen (1992-2006) and as State Broadcasting Representative of the Catholic Church in Rhineland-Palatinate (2006-2012).

His research spans multiple interconnected areas including fundamental questions of theological ethics, everyday morality, ethics and identity, gender discourse, media ethics, poverty and wealth, and bioethics. A recurring theme in his work is the examination of how religious ethics interact with contemporary social and cultural contexts. His recent publications have focused on topics such as blasphemy in modern society, gender issues in Christian ethics, and ethical implications of digital technology. His scholarly output demonstrates both depth in specialized areas and breadth across disciplinary boundaries.

• Current position: Professor of Theological Ethics, Otto-Friedrich University of Bamberg (2012-present)
• Previous positions: Research Assistant, University of Tübingen (1992-2006); State Broadcasting Representative, SWR Mainz (2006-2012)
• Academic credentials: Doctorate in Catholic Theology (1999); Habilitation in Theological Ethics (2003)

Prof. Weißer maintains active engagement with both academic and public spheres, regularly participating in conferences, public lectures, and media discussions on ethical issues. His work reflects a commitment to making theological ethics relevant to contemporary social challenges while maintaining rigorous academic standards. His dual identity as Thomas Weißer (academic) and Thomas Laubach (lyricist) demonstrates his integration of scholarly and creative approaches to theological expression.